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General Agriculture at South Dakota State University

45 Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Overall Quality
$49,781 Bachelor's Salary
The General Agriculture major is part of the agriculture & agriculture operations program at South Dakota State University.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how South Dakota State ranks among other schools offering degrees in agriculture.

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General Agriculture Degrees Available at South Dakota State

South Dakota State Agriculture Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for agriculture majors, South Dakota State came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.

Ranking Type Rank
Best General Agriculture Associate Degree Schools 1
Best General Agriculture Schools 4
Best General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools 4

During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Agriculture Graduates from South Dakota State Make?

$49,781 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Agriculture Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,781 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,292 for all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Agriculture from South Dakota State Cost?

$9,299 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

South Dakota State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at South Dakota State was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,773 $11,283
Fees $1,526 $1,526
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $9,562 $9,562
On Campus Other Expenses $4,683 $4,683

Learn more about South Dakota State tuition and fees.

South Dakota State General Agriculture Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 45 agriculture students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from South Dakota State, about 69% were men and 31% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor's in agriculture.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 43
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Does South Dakota State Offer an Online BS in Agriculture?

South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its agriculture bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.

South Dakota State General Agriculture Associate’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 79% of agriculture associate's degrees went to men and 21% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a associate's in agriculture.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 24
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

South Dakota State Agriculture Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at South Dakota State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Animal Science 133
Plant Sciences 50
Agricultural Economics & Business 42
Agricultural Production 21
Agricultural Mechanization 18

View All General Agriculture Related Majors >

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